Insights-el Paso Science Center Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in El Paso, Texas, registered in 1980, with $590,866 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2023)
$591K
▼ 8.0% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2023)
$485K
Net assets
$698K
Employees
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Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Insights-el Paso Science Center Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Insights-el Paso Science Center Inc: 17 mo reserves · +18% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Insights-el Paso Science Center Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Insights-el Paso Science Center Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $0 (FY2013) to $591K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
18.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$704K
Total liabilities
$6,274
Net assets
$698K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $590,866▼8.0% | $484,689▲20.5% | $697,751▲17.9% | $704,025▲16.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $642,401▲28.6% | $402,230▲6.3% | $591,574▲66.4% | $605,771▲62.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $499,638▲151% | $378,349▲169% | $355,412▲51.8% | $372,733▲32.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $199,396▲4.9% | $140,909▼2.6% | $234,123▲33.3% | $282,474▲51.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $190,007▲37.7% | $144,654▲61.7% | $175,636▲34.8% | $186,898▲43.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $137,974▲113% | $89,461▲18.0% | $130,283▲59.3% | $130,283▲59.3% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $64,778▼21.4% | $75,832▲12.2% | $81,770▼3.0% | $81,770▼25.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $82,445▼19.6% | $67,608▼36.2% | $84,321▲23.2% | $109,941▲51.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $102,585▲67.2% | $106,009▲19.3% | $68,457▼32.5% | $72,517▼28.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $61,352 | $88,868▼39.9% | $101,441▼20.5% | $101,570▼38.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $0 | $147,909▼6.8% | $127,672▼24.9% | $165,835▼4.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $158,680▼35.1% | $169,954▼27.0% | $173,104▼31.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $244,566 | $232,712 | $252,239 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
1 grant to Insights-el Paso Science Center Inc totaling $15K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2019 | $14,872 |
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Data for Insights-el Paso Science Center Inc (EIN 74-2073654) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.